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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,543.20, 1,496,314.80 and 598,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,543.20, 1,496,314.80 and 598,634.40 is: 897,951.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,543.20 : 1,496,314.80 = 598,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,543.20/1,496,314.80 = 598,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,543.20x = 1,496,314.80 × 598,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,543.20x = 895,745,512,509.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,745,512,509.12/997,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,951.60

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